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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.60, 12,239.70 and 4,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.60, 12,239.70 and 4,466.20 is: 6,690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.60 : 12,239.70 = 4,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.60/12,239.70 = 4,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.60x = 12,239.70 × 4,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.60x = 54,664,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664,948.14/8,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.44

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